Ordered is codeine 10 gr PO that is available in 300-mg tablets. How many tablets would the patient get?
1. 1.5 tablets
2. 1.2 tablets
3. 3 tablets
4. 2 tablets
4
This drug dosage calculation combines the conversion of ordered units into available units and the computation of drug dosage into one step. (Desired) 10 gr x (60 mg/1 gr) x (Available) 1 tablet/300 mg = 2 tablets.
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